- Company: Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI)
- Location: Ekiti, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI) is seeking a State Programme Assistant to support its operations in Ekiti. As Nigeria’s first dedicated institution for newborn health research and training, CeNHRI needs a dedicated professional to help manage state-level activities. You will work under the State Programme and Data Coordinator, ensuring that administrative tasks, logistics, and documentation are handled efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining calendars and schedules for facility visits, trainings, and meetings.
- Confirm dates, venues, and participant details with relevant focal persons.
- Prepare meeting materials, attendance sheets, and visit packs.
- Take accurate notes during meetings and prepare draft minutes for review.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files for state activities and correspondence.
- Follow up with partners on outstanding documents and routine actions.
- Track the receipt of facility reports and flag any missing submissions.
- Assist with data entry and compilation in approved tools when assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in programme administration, project assistance, or health programme support.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and shared digital filing systems.
- Good note-taking, document management, and professional writing skills.
- Fluency in English; ability to communicate in a local language is an advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
